as in nubbly
having small pieces or lumps spread throughout
a nubby yarn that produces bumpy fabrics when woven
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Recent Examples of nubby
The sandstone bouclé brings a soft, nubby texture that adds warmth without feeling heavy, and the low profile keeps the whole piece looking clean.
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
First came outerwear in nubby wool that had a vaguely Napoleonic air with its asymmetrical gold buttoning and duffle-coat toggles on an A-line cape coat, married with his signature fringing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025
Suspend houseplants from the ceiling in macrame planters and add a nubby rug to complete the look.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Take 419, which is one of two made of nubby clinker brick, a medieval look that matches the Gothic arches over the main entrance and the door to a maisonette.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
First came outerwear in nubby wool that had a vaguely Napoleonic air with its asymmetrical gold buttoning and duffle-coat toggles on an A-line cape coat, married with his signature fringing.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nubby
Adjective
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Lifting the lid revealed a small tart topped with a tongue of Spanish sea urchin, resting on a nubbly bed of cancha nuts.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yes, even within the mysterious dark matter, there are smaller, lumpier bits.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Don’t overdo it; the end result should be lumpy, not powdery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dandelion seeds easily take hold in bare spots, so keep your lawn thick and healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In addition to a thick webbed strap that's adjustable, the bag features two exterior zippered pockets with RFID-blocking technology to protect important travel essentials like cell phones, hotel room keys, passports, and credit cards.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The fine jewelry designer, famed for her chunky, chain-link gold chokers and playful signet rings, has found a new form of expression in Rubirosa’s, an elegant neighborhood shirt shop in Paris’s historic 7th arrondissement.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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These formulas strike the ideal balance of locking in lift without weighing lashes down or leaving behind a stiff, crunchy, or clumpy finish.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2026
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Using clumpy detergent can clog compartments, gum up a washing machine’s internal components, and leave detergent deposits on clothes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Nubby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nubby. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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